CA2507504C - Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
- E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
- E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl
- E03D5/105—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl touchless, e.g. using sensors
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
- E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
- E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
- E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
- E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
- E03C1/057—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like touchless, i.e. using sensors
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- Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (9)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/US2002/038758 WO2003048464A2 (en) | 2001-12-04 | 2002-12-04 | Automatic bathroom flushers |
| PCT/US2002/038757 WO2003048463A2 (en) | 2001-12-04 | 2002-12-04 | Electronic faucets for long-term operation |
| USPCT/US02/38758 | 2002-12-04 | ||
| USPCT/US02/38757 | 2002-12-04 | ||
| PCT/US2002/041576 WO2003058102A1 (en) | 2001-12-26 | 2002-12-26 | Bathroom flushers with novel sensors and controllers |
| USPCT/US02/41576 | 2002-12-26 | ||
| US51372203P | 2003-10-22 | 2003-10-22 | |
| US60/513,722 | 2003-10-22 | ||
| PCT/US2003/038730 WO2004051011A1 (en) | 2002-12-04 | 2003-12-04 | Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers |
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| CA2507504A1 CA2507504A1 (en) | 2004-06-17 |
| CA2507504C true CA2507504C (en) | 2015-01-27 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA2507504A Expired - Lifetime CA2507504C (en) | 2002-12-04 | 2003-12-04 | Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers |
| CA002511809A Abandoned CA2511809A1 (en) | 2002-12-26 | 2003-12-26 | Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA002511809A Abandoned CA2511809A1 (en) | 2002-12-26 | 2003-12-26 | Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets |
Country Status (7)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (2) | EP1567730B1 (enExample) |
| JP (2) | JP4999273B2 (enExample) |
| AT (1) | ATE328164T1 (enExample) |
| AU (2) | AU2003297994B2 (enExample) |
| CA (2) | CA2507504C (enExample) |
| DE (1) | DE60305732T2 (enExample) |
| WO (2) | WO2004051011A1 (enExample) |
Families Citing this family (15)
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| US7549436B2 (en) * | 2001-07-27 | 2009-06-23 | Arichell Technologies | System and method for converting manually operated flush valves |
| EP1698817B1 (en) | 2005-03-05 | 2013-08-21 | Sloan Valve Company | Electromagnetic apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow |
| US7867172B1 (en) | 2006-11-09 | 2011-01-11 | Dingane Baruti | Combination toothbrush and peak flow meter system |
| US8438672B2 (en) | 2005-11-11 | 2013-05-14 | Masco Corporation Of Indiana | Integrated electronic shower system |
| ITMI20080473A1 (it) * | 2008-03-19 | 2009-09-20 | Osmoteck S N C | Canna, particolarmente per lavabi e simili, con dispositivo di attivazione automatica di un corpo valvola. |
| JP2011002335A (ja) * | 2009-06-18 | 2011-01-06 | Inax Corp | 赤外線光ファイバ式センサ及びこれを用いた自動水栓 |
| JP5686514B2 (ja) * | 2009-12-10 | 2015-03-18 | 株式会社Ｌｉｘｉｌ | 自動水栓 |
| US9032565B2 (en) | 2009-12-16 | 2015-05-19 | Kohler Co. | Touchless faucet assembly and method of operation |
| WO2013059296A2 (en) * | 2011-10-19 | 2013-04-25 | Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. | Automated fluid dispensing system |
| US9228334B2 (en) * | 2011-12-19 | 2016-01-05 | Defond Components Limited | Liquid-operated actuator assembly, particularly for a flush toilet, and flush toilet incorporating the assembly |
| US10754357B2 (en) | 2018-06-19 | 2020-08-25 | International Business Machines Corporation | Optimizing a water recovery system |
| CN111990242A (zh) * | 2020-08-11 | 2020-11-27 | 南京汉尔斯生物科技有限公司 | 一种种子培育培养系统 |
| CN112702008A (zh) * | 2020-12-24 | 2021-04-23 | 珠海格力电器股份有限公司 | 清洁机器人 |
| US12493355B2 (en) | 2022-04-14 | 2025-12-09 | Kohler Co. | Touchless plumbing control system |
| KR102492011B1 (ko) * | 2022-05-04 | 2023-01-26 | 지병욱 | 자동 살균 수도꼭지 |
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| WO1985005648A1 (en) * | 1984-05-31 | 1985-12-19 | Robotronics Limited | Flush control apparatus |
| US4998673A (en) * | 1988-04-12 | 1991-03-12 | Sloan Valve Company | Spray head for automatic actuation |
| DE4132541A1 (de) * | 1991-09-30 | 1993-04-01 | Herion Werke Kg | Ventilblock |
| TW286345B (enExample) | 1993-12-20 | 1996-09-21 | Toto Ltd | |
| JP3569988B2 (ja) * | 1993-12-28 | 2004-09-29 | 東陶機器株式会社 | 人体検出装置 |
| JPH07301680A (ja) * | 1994-05-06 | 1995-11-14 | Tokai Rika Co Ltd | 物体検出装置 |
| JP3684970B2 (ja) * | 1995-07-27 | 2005-08-17 | オムロン株式会社 | パッシブ型の検知装置 |
| US5984262A (en) * | 1996-07-31 | 1999-11-16 | Arichell Technologies, Inc. | Object-sensor-based flow-control system employing fiber-optic signal transmission |
| DE29717352U1 (de) * | 1997-04-09 | 1998-01-08 | Brandenburger, Markus, 56479 Liebenscheid | Feuchtigkeitsschutz für Opto-Sensor |
| US6250601B1 (en) * | 1997-07-18 | 2001-06-26 | Kohler Company | Advanced touchless plumbing systems |
| US5915417A (en) * | 1997-09-15 | 1999-06-29 | T&S Brass And Bronze Works, Inc. | Automatic fluid flow control apparatus |
| US5966076A (en) * | 1998-03-13 | 1999-10-12 | Cantrell; Kevin E. | Fluid leak detector and shut-off device |
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- 2003-12-04 CA CA2507504A patent/CA2507504C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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- 2003-12-26 WO PCT/US2003/041303 patent/WO2004061343A1/en not_active Ceased
- 2003-12-26 EP EP03808568A patent/EP1579136A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2003-12-26 AU AU2003303592A patent/AU2003303592A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-12-26 CA CA002511809A patent/CA2511809A1/en not_active Abandoned
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| JP2006509200A (ja) | 2006-03-16 |
| CA2507504A1 (en) | 2004-06-17 |
| WO2004051011A1 (en) | 2004-06-17 |
| WO2004061343A1 (en) | 2004-07-22 |
| JP4999273B2 (ja) | 2012-08-15 |
| EP1567730A1 (en) | 2005-08-31 |
| AU2003303592A1 (en) | 2004-07-29 |
| JP2011242384A (ja) | 2011-12-01 |
| AU2003297994B2 (en) | 2010-01-21 |
| JP5580229B2 (ja) | 2014-08-27 |
| EP1579136A4 (en) | 2009-12-09 |
| EP1579136A1 (en) | 2005-09-28 |
| DE60305732T2 (de) | 2007-05-31 |
| EP1567730B1 (en) | 2006-05-31 |
| AU2003297994A1 (en) | 2004-06-23 |
| CA2511809A1 (en) | 2004-07-22 |
| DE60305732D1 (de) | 2006-07-06 |
| ATE328164T1 (de) | 2006-06-15 |
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| EEER | Examination request | ||
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Effective date: 20231204 |